Construction Estimator - High-End Commercial & Residential

Certified of NY Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Full-time, in-person role

Job summary

Certified of NY Inc. is seeking a detailed‑driven construction estimator to join our estimating department. This role focuses on luxury commercial and residential projects in NYC, requiring precision, collaboration, and strong communication.

Responsibilities include reviewing bid specs, creating complete bid packages, supporting budgets and bid follow‑ups, and identifying scope gaps with value engineering opportunities. The position is full‑time and in‑person with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review bid specs, drawings, and documents to prepare accurate estimates.
• Build complete bid packages with all required documents.
• Support trade buy-outs, budgets, and bid follow-ups with Project Management.
• Analyze plans and specs to identify scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain logs of subcontractor bids and plan revisions.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, and assist scheduling needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, architects, and subcontractors throughout the bid process.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Highly organized

Tools

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Construction Estimator – High‑End Commercial & Residential Certified of New York is a fast‑growing, high‑end general contractor seeking a detail‑driven, experienced Construction Estimator to join our estimating department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working on luxury commercial and residential projects, and wants to be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Review bid specs, architectural drawings, and project documents to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
• Build complete bid packages and ensure all required documents are included.
• Work closely with Project Management to support trade buy‑outs, budgets, and bid follow‑ups.
• Analyze plans and specifications in full detail to identify scope gaps and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Maintain organized logs of subcontractor bids and plan revisions.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, and assist with scheduling needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, architects, and subcontractors throughout the bid process.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience (commercial + residential; high‑end preferred).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or comparable takeoff software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with full accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe.
• Highly organized, deadline‑driven, and able to manage multiple bids at once.
• Professional communication skills — clear, proactive, and client‑friendly.

Why Join Us?

• Work on premium, architect‑driven projects across NYC.
• Be part of a tight‑knit, respected GC with long‑term growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching.
• Health & dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Full‑time, in‑person role.